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What does equity mean? How can we use it?

Many successful property investors monitor their portfolio annually. They take note of their...
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Reasons why it’s time to buy property

The housing market in Victoria has experienced some price reductions in the last 12-18 months,...
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APRA changes make borrowing easier

APRA changes make borrowing easier. Post the federal election, the mood in the property market...
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The ATO to target property investors

Tax time is approaching for the year ending June 2019. Now is the right time to consult your...
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How to reduce your energy bill this winter

We are the first to admit we were very lucky to experience a very long extending summer in...
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What is a house and land package?

When it comes to property buying, there are many types and forms of real estate available. One...
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Victoria’s biggest schools by attendance

When purchasing property, many buyers are influenced on school locations when choosing a home....
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Thieves disguising themselves as Uber Eats

Unfortunately, burglary and home theft is always an ongoing issue Australia wide. It’s not...
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Victoria’s crime rate has fallen to three year lows

According to the latest statistics from the Crime Statistics Agency Victoria, we have seen our...
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Do we lock in a fixed interest rate or do we ride out a variable interest rate?

For people in the property market, a large consideration to work through prior to buying a...
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Rental Market Snapshot – March 2019

According to the The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) :- The proportion of...
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Median Property Prices – March 2019

Overall, Melbourne’s median house price fell 1.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2019 to...
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What is land tax and what do I need to know?

Property land tax is imposed by government to generate money for a public...
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Fixing creaking floorboards

A property with timber flooring is very popular. They look sophisticated, improve hygiene and...
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An air conditioner in an investment property

When buying an investment property, many landlords are conscious not to over budget....
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Federal Budget – Lacking housing affordability initiatives

The Federal Budget 2019-20 was released at 7.30pm AEDT last night dated 3rd April 2019,...
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The evolving issue of cladding

External cladding materials are a cost-effective and appealing way to provide another...
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The meaning of Fengshui

As Crest Property Investments we have grown to love and understand...
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What are the most common investment property goals?

What are the most common investment property goals?

At Crest Property Investments we have met some fabulous people. One thing is for sure, we all...
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Property Market Update – March 2019

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS 3131.0 Dec 2018), the three major states...
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Who is responsible for pest control when owning an investment property?

It doesn’t matter where you buy your investment property or what type it is. Unfortunately...
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